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30-Aug-2006
US cosmetics market bucks downward trend
30-Aug-2006 - Growing interest in both premium end products and anti-aging products has helped give the cosmetics and toiletries market in the US its first significant boost after five years of falling...
Vitamin E nanotech innovation marks a big step for formulators
30-Aug-2006 - The rejuvenating qualities of vitamin E mean it is has long been a popular choice for anti-ageing skin care products, but likewise, it has traditionally been a difficult compound for...
Membrane filtration technology getting cheaper, study finds
30-Aug-2006 - The growing use of membrane filtration technologies for water purification and recycling is being driven in part by the dramatic reductions in cost, according to study by Frost & Sullivan.
29-Aug-2006
Robotic packer separates the bottles from the jars
29-Aug-2006 - A portable, vision-guided robotic packer can orient and pack molded bottles, jars, and caps, allowing smaller processors an affordable means of automating their lines.
Sunscreens can damage skin if not used properly, study warns
29-Aug-2006 - Sunscreens can actually make the skin more vulnerable to UV radiation if they are not applied liberally and often, research by a scientific team in California has revealed.
Faces Cosmetics lists on London Stock Exchange to finance expansion
29-Aug-2006 - Canadian branded cosmetics franchise business, Faces Cosmetics, is to list on the London Stock Exchange with a capitalization of £5.98m ($11.37m) in a move that aims to raise funds for...
Can you really eat this stuff?
29-Aug-2006 - Once dismissed as a fad, edible cosmetics are starting to make their mark on the global market as an increasing number of launches hone in on consumer desires for natural...
28-Aug-2006
Rexam results show price hikes beat higher costs
28-Aug-2006 - Strong results from Rexam show that the company is winning the battle to beat higher costs, but its beauty packaging business reports that there have been launch delays.
BAA says cosmetics restrictions here indefinitely
28-Aug-2006 - Tough restrictions on the carrying on board of cosmetics products will remain firmly in place as long as the UK government maintains the current security status for the country.
25-Aug-2006
Polish cosmetics market set for steady growth
25-Aug-2006 - If current economic conditions prevail, the cosmetics market in Poland should experience steady growth, market analysts predict. But the issue of tax on personal care products remains a significant hurdle...
Beckhams launch his and her's fragrances
25-Aug-2006 - David and Victoria Beckham have launched their own his and her's fragrances and cosmetics line, Intimately, as part a contract with leading fragrance provider Coty that saw David Beckham launch...
24-Aug-2006
Parlux warned of delisting while trying to sell off brands
24-Aug-2006 - Parlux Fragrances has been warned that it will be delisted from the Nasdaq index because of non-compliance with stock exchange requirements. The news comes as the company attempts to sell...
23-Aug-2006
COSi gears up for significant presence at Beyond Beauty
23-Aug-2006 - UK-based cosmetics contract manufacturer COSi is planning to make a big impact at next month's Beyond Beauty expo in Paris, where it will be highlighting a themed stand that will...
Regis profits surge on Alberto-Culver fee
23-Aug-2006 - Global salon operator and hair care provider Regis has reported a 41 per cent increase in net income after the company benefited by a $50m payment from Alberto-Culver after it...
Personal care helps drive strong Cognis performance
23-Aug-2006 - Specialty chemicals and ingredients provider Cognis has revealed its latest six monthly results, which shows that its care chemicals division is still by far the biggest division and continuing to...
BAA bans passengers from taking cosmetics onboard
23-Aug-2006 - In response to widespread confusion since the implementation of strict security measures for all passengers flying out of the UK, British Airport Authorities (BAA) has confirmed that passengers cannot carry...
22-Aug-2006
ASEAN close to initiating harmonized cosmetics regulations
22-Aug-2006 - ASEAN says it is set to implement a single regulatory system for its ten member states by the start of 2008, in a move that aims to help bring it...
21-Aug-2006
BASF creates personal care products using live bacteria
21-Aug-2006 - German chemicals group BASF is set to break new ground with the introduction of ingredient technology developed using Lactobacillus healthy bacteria derived from yoghurt for a range of personal care...
Beiersdorf focuses on Eastern Europe for growth
21-Aug-2006 - As part of Beiersdorf's effort to grow the worldwide presence of its Nivea brand, the company says it will be focusing on the rapidly expanding Eastern European markets of Romania...
Botox can help improve facial wounds and scars, too
21-Aug-2006 - US researchers have discovered that Botulinum Toxin, the cosmetic procedure popularly known as botox, can help clear up facial wounds faster, leading to less scarring.
18-Aug-2006
China rapidly emerges as a worldwide hub for cosmetics
18-Aug-2006 - With exports of cosmetic products from China expected to rise 20 per cent during the course of 2006, China is rapidly emerging as a world-wide hub for the cosmetics industry....
Arch hones in on viscosity with rheology modifier launch
18-Aug-2006 - With consumers becoming increasingly concerned about the overall feel, spread and pour for cosmetics and toiletry formulations, New Jersey-based Arch Personal Care Products has developed a new rheology modifier that...
17-Aug-2006
Essel Propack to set up beauty packaging facility in Poland
17-Aug-2006 - India-based Essel Propack, part of the Essel Group, is to enter its 15th market having unveiled plans to open up a beauty packaging production facility in Poland that will serve...
Investor sells up stake in Oriflame
17-Aug-2006 - On the back of a significant financial turn around since going private in 1999, Sweden-based cosmetic direct sales company Oriflame has bid good-bye to one of its biggest investors after...
Terror threat presents double whammy for cosmetic industry
17-Aug-2006 - The recent terror threats that caused disruption to flights world-wide are also expected to have an impact on the cosmetics industry, caused by the combination of airport closures and restrictions...
16-Aug-2006
Estee Lauder profits fall, outlook mixed
16-Aug-2006 - Although sales are still growing strongly, Estee Lauder has posted a 27 per cent drop in its net income after being impacted by restructuring charges. But the company says that...
Inter Parfums announces flat quarterly profits
16-Aug-2006 - It has been a turbulant week for US fragrance producers, with Inter Parfums announcing flat quarterly results on the back of forecasts for falling results at rival Parlux.
14-Aug-2006
Booming CIS sales inject vitality into Oriflame results
14-Aug-2006 - Swedish direct sales player Orilfame has announced a significant increase in its quarterly sales and profits to June 30 on the back of a 41 per cent rise in local...
Boots merger puts new focus on North America
14-Aug-2006 - Having confirmed its merger with Alliance Unichem at the end of July, newly named Boots Alliance says it is eyeing further expansion of its cosmetic lines in retail outlets throughout...
Berlin Cosmetics is not closing - it is moving to Cologne
14-Aug-2006 - In answer to reports in the German press that Berlin Cosmetics is closing down, the company has quashed the rumours by confirming that its manufacturing facility will be shifted to...
10-Aug-2006
Arista to open US tubes factory next year
10-Aug-2006 - Arista Tubes says it is due to open a facility to manufacture tubes for the beauty industry in Danville, Virginia by the end of the first quarter of 2007.
P&G files patent infringement against Olay 'mimic'
10-Aug-2006 - Procter & Gamble has taken a tough line against a product line manufactured by Perrigo New York, which the cosmetic giant claims closely imitates its core Olay brand.
09-Aug-2006
P&G opens Gillette production facility in Poland
09-Aug-2006 - P&G has confirmed that its new manufacturing centre for Gillette blades and razors, also incorporates packaging and warehousing operations, opened last month in Lódz, Poland and is now ready to...
RFID industry booming, says market research
09-Aug-2006 - The radio frequency identification (RFID) industry is booming as producers and suppliers rush to integrate the technology into their production lines.
Alcohol rules could decimate the Russian perfumery industry
09-Aug-2006 - New laws introduced by the Russian government governing the regulation of alcohol could decimate the country's fragrance industry and affect a number of other cosmetic products that use alcohol as...
08-Aug-2006
Givaudan homes in on fragrance research
08-Aug-2006 - Having announced strong results for its fragrance division, Givaudan says a focus on natural fragrances and research work that centres on the activation process of fragrances should serve to boost...
Avon share price levels off after big fall
08-Aug-2006 - The investment world showed its disappointment in Avon's recently announced quarterly results with a flurry of market activity that saw the company's share price fall by more than five dollars.
07-Aug-2006
Fragrance continues to be driving force for Givaudan
07-Aug-2006 - Sales of premium fragrances continue to be the main driving force behind a healthy performance for fragrance and flavours player Givaudan, as the Swiss company confirms it will be keeping...
Chocolate - the delicious skin care ingredient
07-Aug-2006 - Sensation Chocolat Paris is due to launch a new skin care range on the market this winter that taps into increasing demands for exotic, natural and effective ingredients.
04-Aug-2006
Unilever maintains growth - but is it enough?
04-Aug-2006 - Unilever announces second quarter results showing that it has maintained its steady growth of late, but the questions remains whether it is enough to remain competitive against major rival Procter...
03-Aug-2006
J&J set to buy up China cosmetics company, reports claim
03-Aug-2006 - Johnson & Johnson is said to be in advanced talks to buy up Beijing-based Dabao Cosmetics - a move that could give the company a valuable footing in what is...
Skincare gives Playtex Products a welcome boost
03-Aug-2006 - A jump of 27 per cent in sales of its skin care care products helped to boost quarterly profits at Playtex Products, encouraging the company to reiterate its full-year forecasts.
02-Aug-2006
Lush targets REACH in fight against animal testing
02-Aug-2006 - Natural cosmetic and toiletries player Lush has drawn attention to what it sees as shortfalls in the EU REACH legislation, which mean animal testing on ingredients can still be carried...
Lessonia expands its natural exfoliant range
02-Aug-2006 - Natural ingredients supplier Lessonia has expanded its exfoliant range with the launch of four new products that the company says are in keeping with market demands for quality and innovation.
BASF renames Engelhard, announces strong results
02-Aug-2006 - BASF announced that it is re-naming the recently acquired Engelhard business in an effort to integrate it into its operations, on the back of a strong financial performance that beats...
01-Aug-2006
Expert lifts the lid on the latest sunscreen research
01-Aug-2006 - New innovations in sunscreen formulations are leading to significant breakthroughs in sun protection that should cut back on the risks associated with sun exposure, an expert from the American Academy...
Traders face increased costs under new customs' restrictions
01-Aug-2006 - The EU's exporters and importers face paying tens of millions of euros to comply with a new regulation aimed at reducing terrorism, fraud and counterfeit products.
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